Our House
Head Start / Early Head Start Staff
Our House, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
Our House is growing again! Our House is relaunching our Early Childhood program as an official Head Start Grantee. As a result we are seeking talented individuals for the positions below.
Please submit your resume to headstart@ourhousega.org with the position title you are interested in as the subject line.
VP of Early LearningThe VP of Early Learning is responsible for the comprehensive supervision, system evaluation, policy council coordination, and general duties aimed at ensuring the effective operation of all early learning activities including the Head Start/Early Head Start programs. Responsibilities include hiring and mentoring staff, monitoring performance, supporting professional development, and maintaining high service quality in compliance with Head Start Performance Standards. The position involves coordinating program components, developing agreements, conducting assessments, and preparing reports. The role also requires effective communication with the Policy Council, oversight of data management, and adherence to confidentiality. General duties include fostering positive work relationships, attending meetings and training, and upholding professionalism and agency values.
Education:
Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Early Childhood, Child Development, Social Welfare, Human Resources, Business Administration, or one of the social sciences. Advanced degree preferred.
Experience:
Minimum of five years professional leadership/management and supervisory experience preferably in Head Start, Early Head Start, Childcare, or Early Education.
Significant experience in administration, including balancing regulatory requirements with budget constraints and growing community needs.
Strong knowledge of Early Childhood Development and Family Social Services.
VP of Housing and Family ServicesThe VP of Housing and Family Services is primarily responsible for ensuring that all housing and family services operations conform to the highest standards of quality and are operated in accordance with all applicable regulations, including the Head Start Program Performance Standards. The VP of Housing and Family Services will develop long-term options for all families served in all programs and build strategic partnerships with other organizations to advance the mission of Our House. The incumbent will serve as a member of the Our House Leadership team and report to the Chief Impact Officer to ensure organizational development, growth, and performance according to the strategic plan, regulatory guidelines, and annual goals.
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year accredited college or university in Social Science or related field required; Masters in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field preferred.
Experience:
Three years of related experience required and two years of supervisory experience; one year of working with families experiencing homelessness preferred.
Special Knowledge Preferences: HUD Rapid Rehousing Programs, ChildPlus, HMIS.
Continuous Quality Improvement CoordinatorThe Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Coordinator will play a vital role in ensuring that our organization maintains high standards of quality and continuous improvement in the implementation of the HS/EHS Program. The CQI Coordinator will be responsible for implementing quality improvement initiatives, conducting audits, analyzing data, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify areas for improvement across all content areas. The CQI Coordinator will ensure consistent database usage and accurate reporting from our electronic databases including ChildPlus and Teaching Strategies Gold. The CQI Coordinator is responsible for producing all monthly reports and recommending solutions where needed. They will contribute to enhancing the overall efficiency, effectiveness, and performance of the HS/EHS Program.
Education:
Bachelor's degree in a related field, such as Business Administration, Statistics, Public Health, or Quality Management. Relevant certifications, such as Certified Quality Improvement Associate (CQIA) or Certified Quality Improvement Professional (CQIP), are a plus.
Experience:
Two years of related experience preferably in early childhood, education, public health, or related human service fields required (early childhood and/or education experience preferred). Experience in a HS/EHS environment preferred.
Curriculum SpecialistThe Curriculum Specialist under the direction and guidance of the Head Start/Early Head Start Program Director, and in collaboration with the Early Education Site Directors, is responsible for supporting and monitoring the daily educational activities at each center to ensure teachers and other instructional staff provide high-quality early education and child development services, including for children with disabilities, which promote children’s cognitive, social, and emotional growth for later success in school. The Curriculum Specialist ensures teachers embed data-driven, responsive, and effective teacher-child interactions, along with the implementation of a research-based curriculum and curricular enhancements in all aspects of the classroom. The Curriculum Specialist provides a system of individualized and ongoing professional development and is responsible for ensuring implementation of the curriculum with a high degree of fidelity.
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or relevant field with 18 Early Childhood Education credits.
Experience teaching infants and toddlers and/or preschool-age children.
Experience:
Four years of experience in early childhood education, including at least one year of experience in a supervisory or curriculum specialist role required.
Knowledge of Head Start/Early Head Start, Creative Curriculum, and TSG strongly preferred.
Curriculum CoachThe Curriculum Coach is responsible for supporting teaching staff in the implementation of the curriculum with the highest level of fidelity. They will assist and coach staff in high-quality adult-child interactions and teaching practices in order to create and maintain a culturally-sensitive, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for children and co-workers through continuous quality improvement. Serve as a content-area expert and sounding board for early childhood education best practices and child development issues through questions, feedback, and training.
Education:
Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, Child Development, Family & Child Studies, or Family & Child Development required; master's degree in early childhood education, Child Development, Family & Child Studies, or Family & Child Development and Certified Bright from The Start Trainer preferred.
Experience:
Three years of experience in early childhood education, including at least one year of experience in a supervisory or coaching role required; Knowledge of the Head Start Performance Standards.
ERSEA/Data SpecialistThe ERSEA/DATA Specialist, in collaboration with Early Education Site Directors and under the guidance of the Head Start/Early Head Start Director is responsible for the development and implementation of all ERSEA requirements as outlined in the Head Start Program Performance Standards. They will support all HS/EHS data needs and manage program data. This position operates as the data quality assurance specialist and impact analyst for the Head Start/Early Head Start Program and supports implementation fidelity in all ERSEA areas.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in non-profit administration, education, social work, family studies, human services, project management, or a related field.
Experience:
Experience developing, implementing, and managing systems, procedures, policies, databases, and other professional documents.
A minimum of two (2) years of Head Start or similar experience required.
Health and Disability Services CoordinatorThe Health and Disabilities Coordinator ensures that all Health and Disabilities related performance standards are met and that organization practices and policies facilitate meeting the health and disability needs of children and families. They ensure that participants are connected to resources in the community to support the health and disabilities needed as determined by the child health and development team or other social determinants of health needs. This position also has the unique opportunity to support efforts to find new and innovative ways to provide safe and equitable on-site health and disability services. The Health and Disabilities Coordinator will participate in a collaborative practice environment and contribute to program development and quality improvement.
Education:
Minimum of an Associate’s degree in a health or social services related field.
Experience:
One year of experience supporting families.
About Our HouseAt Our House, Inc., we are game changers. Our education programs for children and adults meet the gold standard – both NAEYC accredited and Quality Rated. Our shelter is the only one of its kind in metro Atlanta, giving the most vulnerable families – homeless families with newborns – a place specifically designed for them to thrive. Our House Health is also Gold certified by NAFC. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing a workplace free of harassment and discrimination. For more information about Our House visit
www.ourhousega.org .
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Please submit your resume to headstart@ourhousega.org with the position title you are interested in as the subject line.
VP of Early LearningThe VP of Early Learning is responsible for the comprehensive supervision, system evaluation, policy council coordination, and general duties aimed at ensuring the effective operation of all early learning activities including the Head Start/Early Head Start programs. Responsibilities include hiring and mentoring staff, monitoring performance, supporting professional development, and maintaining high service quality in compliance with Head Start Performance Standards. The position involves coordinating program components, developing agreements, conducting assessments, and preparing reports. The role also requires effective communication with the Policy Council, oversight of data management, and adherence to confidentiality. General duties include fostering positive work relationships, attending meetings and training, and upholding professionalism and agency values.
Education:
Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Early Childhood, Child Development, Social Welfare, Human Resources, Business Administration, or one of the social sciences. Advanced degree preferred.
Experience:
Minimum of five years professional leadership/management and supervisory experience preferably in Head Start, Early Head Start, Childcare, or Early Education.
Significant experience in administration, including balancing regulatory requirements with budget constraints and growing community needs.
Strong knowledge of Early Childhood Development and Family Social Services.
VP of Housing and Family ServicesThe VP of Housing and Family Services is primarily responsible for ensuring that all housing and family services operations conform to the highest standards of quality and are operated in accordance with all applicable regulations, including the Head Start Program Performance Standards. The VP of Housing and Family Services will develop long-term options for all families served in all programs and build strategic partnerships with other organizations to advance the mission of Our House. The incumbent will serve as a member of the Our House Leadership team and report to the Chief Impact Officer to ensure organizational development, growth, and performance according to the strategic plan, regulatory guidelines, and annual goals.
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year accredited college or university in Social Science or related field required; Masters in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field preferred.
Experience:
Three years of related experience required and two years of supervisory experience; one year of working with families experiencing homelessness preferred.
Special Knowledge Preferences: HUD Rapid Rehousing Programs, ChildPlus, HMIS.
Continuous Quality Improvement CoordinatorThe Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Coordinator will play a vital role in ensuring that our organization maintains high standards of quality and continuous improvement in the implementation of the HS/EHS Program. The CQI Coordinator will be responsible for implementing quality improvement initiatives, conducting audits, analyzing data, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify areas for improvement across all content areas. The CQI Coordinator will ensure consistent database usage and accurate reporting from our electronic databases including ChildPlus and Teaching Strategies Gold. The CQI Coordinator is responsible for producing all monthly reports and recommending solutions where needed. They will contribute to enhancing the overall efficiency, effectiveness, and performance of the HS/EHS Program.
Education:
Bachelor's degree in a related field, such as Business Administration, Statistics, Public Health, or Quality Management. Relevant certifications, such as Certified Quality Improvement Associate (CQIA) or Certified Quality Improvement Professional (CQIP), are a plus.
Experience:
Two years of related experience preferably in early childhood, education, public health, or related human service fields required (early childhood and/or education experience preferred). Experience in a HS/EHS environment preferred.
Curriculum SpecialistThe Curriculum Specialist under the direction and guidance of the Head Start/Early Head Start Program Director, and in collaboration with the Early Education Site Directors, is responsible for supporting and monitoring the daily educational activities at each center to ensure teachers and other instructional staff provide high-quality early education and child development services, including for children with disabilities, which promote children’s cognitive, social, and emotional growth for later success in school. The Curriculum Specialist ensures teachers embed data-driven, responsive, and effective teacher-child interactions, along with the implementation of a research-based curriculum and curricular enhancements in all aspects of the classroom. The Curriculum Specialist provides a system of individualized and ongoing professional development and is responsible for ensuring implementation of the curriculum with a high degree of fidelity.
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or relevant field with 18 Early Childhood Education credits.
Experience teaching infants and toddlers and/or preschool-age children.
Experience:
Four years of experience in early childhood education, including at least one year of experience in a supervisory or curriculum specialist role required.
Knowledge of Head Start/Early Head Start, Creative Curriculum, and TSG strongly preferred.
Curriculum CoachThe Curriculum Coach is responsible for supporting teaching staff in the implementation of the curriculum with the highest level of fidelity. They will assist and coach staff in high-quality adult-child interactions and teaching practices in order to create and maintain a culturally-sensitive, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for children and co-workers through continuous quality improvement. Serve as a content-area expert and sounding board for early childhood education best practices and child development issues through questions, feedback, and training.
Education:
Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, Child Development, Family & Child Studies, or Family & Child Development required; master's degree in early childhood education, Child Development, Family & Child Studies, or Family & Child Development and Certified Bright from The Start Trainer preferred.
Experience:
Three years of experience in early childhood education, including at least one year of experience in a supervisory or coaching role required; Knowledge of the Head Start Performance Standards.
ERSEA/Data SpecialistThe ERSEA/DATA Specialist, in collaboration with Early Education Site Directors and under the guidance of the Head Start/Early Head Start Director is responsible for the development and implementation of all ERSEA requirements as outlined in the Head Start Program Performance Standards. They will support all HS/EHS data needs and manage program data. This position operates as the data quality assurance specialist and impact analyst for the Head Start/Early Head Start Program and supports implementation fidelity in all ERSEA areas.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in non-profit administration, education, social work, family studies, human services, project management, or a related field.
Experience:
Experience developing, implementing, and managing systems, procedures, policies, databases, and other professional documents.
A minimum of two (2) years of Head Start or similar experience required.
Health and Disability Services CoordinatorThe Health and Disabilities Coordinator ensures that all Health and Disabilities related performance standards are met and that organization practices and policies facilitate meeting the health and disability needs of children and families. They ensure that participants are connected to resources in the community to support the health and disabilities needed as determined by the child health and development team or other social determinants of health needs. This position also has the unique opportunity to support efforts to find new and innovative ways to provide safe and equitable on-site health and disability services. The Health and Disabilities Coordinator will participate in a collaborative practice environment and contribute to program development and quality improvement.
Education:
Minimum of an Associate’s degree in a health or social services related field.
Experience:
One year of experience supporting families.
About Our HouseAt Our House, Inc., we are game changers. Our education programs for children and adults meet the gold standard – both NAEYC accredited and Quality Rated. Our shelter is the only one of its kind in metro Atlanta, giving the most vulnerable families – homeless families with newborns – a place specifically designed for them to thrive. Our House Health is also Gold certified by NAFC. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing a workplace free of harassment and discrimination. For more information about Our House visit
www.ourhousega.org .
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